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Jaguar Vs Leopard - Top 12 Differences and Comparisons
Jaguar Vs Leopard - Top 12 Differences and Comparisons
2. Spots
At #rst glance it’s almost impossible to
tell the di"erence between leopard and
jaguar spots. Both have a beautiful
rosette pattern that’s quite distinct
from a cheetah’s solid black spots.
3. Size
Jaguar are larger although this isn’t
immediately distinguishable. They
weigh similar to humans, with males
ranging from 60-100 kg (132 – 220 lb),
yet sometimes getting as big as 150 kg
(330 lb).
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4. Body shape
Body shape is the easiest trick when
comparing jaguar vs leopard.
5. Tail
If body shape isn’t enough to tell them
apart then look at the tail. Jaguars
have short tails to match their stocky
bodies. Leopards have long feline
tails to match their longer, slimmer
bodies.
6. Head shape
Leopards are good looking. They have
small angular heads with sharp
cheekbones and clearly de#ned lines.
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7. Natural habitat
Both these cats are adaptive hunters
that can survive in many di"erent
habitats. They are most commonly
associated with trees. Popular
perception is that jaguars live in the
rainforest and leopards live in trees on
the African savannah.
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